Physical Therapist

Company: ClearSky Health
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.
The Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The Physical Therapist will also examine patient's medical history, evaluate their physical abilities, determine their potential to respond to therapy, and develop treatment plans.
Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and establishes plan of care. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and modifies as necessary.
• Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans in accordance with Hospital requirements and established guidelines. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Prepares plans for discharge.
• Coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to support staff.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress. Minimum Job Requirements
  Minimum Education & Experience
  • Two years direct patient physical therapy care and treatment experience preferred.
  • Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation
    • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
    • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
      • Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
      • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.

Keywords: ClearSky Health, Flower Mound , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Flower Mound, Texas